Job Information
Organisation/Company: University of Tsukuba
Research Field: Engineering, Technology, Computer science, Information science
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 10 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Japan
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: See description
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The University of Tsukuba, Institute of Library, Information and Media Science is looking for an a specially appointed assistant professor to conduct research on game character entertainment systems.
Work content and job description
The candidate is expected to engage in research on representation using analog-digital fusion technologies in joint research with game-related companies. The candidate is expected to lead research on hardware and software development for entertainment systems using information science and AI, as well as ensuring accessibility.
Scope of Change
No change
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address: 305-8550 Ibaraki 1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba Institute of Library, Information and Media Science, University of Tsukuba
Scope of change: No change
Number of hired
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation: [Related organizations] (1) Institute of Library, Information and Media Science
Starting date
As soon as possible after February 1st, 2027
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126080584&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary: 4 million yen - 6 million yen
Wages description: 4,800,000~5,760,000 JPY/Year
(Working conditions will be determined according to the university regulations.)
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:15-13:15
Holidays: Every Saturday and Sunday, National holidays, New Year's holiday season (December 29th - January 3rd)
Overtime and other explanations: Based on agreement, either discretionary labor system for professional work (the working hours for a day are deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes) or fixed working hours system (including variable working hours system) will be applied.
Employment type: Regular employee
Employment type description: Full-time (Fixed term)
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: From the date of hire through March 31, 2028
Criteria for fixed term renewal
If the joint research period is extended, the employment contract may be renewed.
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary: 4 million yen - 6 million yen
Wages description: 4,800,000~5,760,000 JPY/Year
(Working conditions will be determined according to the university regulations.)
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Break time: 12:15-13:15
Holidays: Every Saturday and Sunday, National holidays, New Year's holiday season (December 29th - January 3rd)
Overtime and other explanations: Based on agreement, either discretionary labor system for professional work (the working hours for a day are deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes) or fixed working hours system (including variable working hours system) will be applied.
Employment type: Regular employee
Employment type description: Full-time (Fixed term)
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: From the date of hire through March 31, 2028
Criteria for fixed term renewal
If the joint research period is extended, the employment contract may be renewed.
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Various systems
Transportation expenses: available
Retirement age: available
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance: available
Employees' Pension Insurance: available
Worker's accident insurance: available
Employment insurance: available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
The University of Tsukuba campus is completely non-smoking.
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Additional comments
University of Tsukuba commits itself to actively contributing to the formation of a society founded on human equality and gender equality in accordance with the spirits of "Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society" and the principles and policies of "Basic Philosophy and Policies on Gender Equality".
University of Tsukuba has established the University of Tsukuba Rules on Security Export Control in accordance with the Foreign Exchange Trade Act, and conducts strict examinations when employing foreign nationals, persons from foreign universities/ corporations/ government agencies, etc. or persons who fall under any of the specific categories.
University of Tsukuba is one of Japan's oldest and most respected universities, being ranked in Japan's top 10, and in the top 250 globally. Located in Tsukuba city, less than an hour train ride from central Tokyo, the university offers a pleasant, relaxed, college-town feel, with all the conveniences of the capital within easy reach.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Tsukuba
Country: Japan
City: Ibaraki
Contact
City: Ibaraki
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